Latest earthquakes near Brugge, Flanders today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Brugge, Flanders, Belgium, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brugge? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brugge (also known as Bruges), it will show up within minutes.
Brugge Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brugge, Flanders in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Brugge in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Brugge during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Brugge
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brugge occurred on Jun 4, 2015 21:24 local time (Europe/Brussels timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) south-west of Brugge, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brugge in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 17:19, 235 kilometers (146 mi) south-west of Brugge. It is the strongest earthquake near Brugge in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Brugge, Flanders in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Brugge.
Nearest earthquakes from Brugge
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Brugge, Flanders. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Brugge.
When was the last earthquake in Brugge, Flanders?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Brugge on the afternoon of November 14, 2024 at 15:05 local time (Europe/Brussels). The center of this earthquake was located 38km northwest of Brugge at a depth of 0km under water in the North Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brugge, Flanders in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brugge, Flanders?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Brugge on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 17:19 local time (Europe/Brussels). The center of this earthquake was located 235km southwest of Brugge at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brugge since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brugge, Flanders?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brugge. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
